Enrollment
2,573
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kissimmee, FL
Poinciana High School
Federal NCES profile for Poinciana High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120147002866
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poinciana High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #8 of 10
- high schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Poinciana High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poinciana High School ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
125.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poinciana High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poinciana High School
Poinciana High School is a large high school in Kissimmee, Florida, enrolling 2,573 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,573 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #85.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 1,087 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,573 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students) and Celebration High School (2,681 students) alongside Poinciana High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Poinciana High School compares
Poinciana High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,573 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,573
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
674
in-school suspensions + 413 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
African American 20.5%
White 13.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Poinciana High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Poinciana High School.
$9,818
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Poinciana High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osceola High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poinciana High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,573 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Poinciana High School
How many students attend Poinciana High School?
Poinciana High School has 2,573 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poinciana High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poinciana High School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poinciana High School?
47.0% of students at Poinciana High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poinciana High School?
The largest demographic group at Poinciana High School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poinciana High School?
Poinciana High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Poinciana High School rank among high schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Poinciana High School ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Kissimmee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kissimmee on the city page.
Is Poinciana High School a good school?
Poinciana High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Poinciana High School, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.
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